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Epithet: stiriacum
Meaning: Of or from Styria
Derivation: A Latinized geographical compound epithet formed by adding the neuter form "-iacum" of the Latin adjectival suffix "-iacus" (derived from "-cus," meaning "of or pertaining to; belonging to; derived from") to the stem of the proper name "Stiria," referring to Stiria, a state in southeastern Austria.
Pronunciation: stir-ee-AH-kum

While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. Moreover, the same epithet can be used for subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.